The Mrs. Claus Stakes at Parx Racing is set to take place on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, with a purse of $75,000. This race is open to fillies and mares aged three years and older, covering a distance of seven furlongs on dirt.
Race Details:
- Purse Distribution: $75,000 guaranteed, divided as follows:
- 60% to the winner
- 20% to second place
- 10% to third place
- 6% to fourth place
- 4% to fifth place
- All starters finishing outside the top five will receive $1,000 each
- Weights:
- Three-year-olds: 121 lbs
- Older horses: 124 lbs
- Additional weight: Winners of a sweepstakes in 2023-2024 carry an extra 2 lbs
- Non-winners of $30,000 in 2024: Allowed 3 lbs (excluding Maiden, Claiming, and Starter Races)
- Maidens: Allowed 6 lbs
- Entry Fees:
- Subscription: $50 (to accompany the nomination)
- Supplemental nomination fee: $250 (prior to closing of entries)
- Entry box fee: $100 (additional $100 to start)
- Field Size: A maximum of 14 horses will be drawn. If the race overfills, preference will be given to graded/group stakes winners, followed by stakes winners, and then stakes-placed horses.
Contenders:
- Cap Classique (KY) – Jockey: S Russell, Trainer: Brittany T. Russell, Weight: 123 lbs
- Confirmed Star (PA) – Jockey: J Lezcano, Trainer: Robert E. Reid, Jr., Weight: 124 lbs
- Early Edition (NY) – Jockey: E Ruiz, Trainer: Stacy Machiz, Weight: 121 lbs
- Nature’s Candy (PA) – Jockey: A Adorno, Trainer: Hugo O. Padilla, Weight: 124 lbs
- Disco Ebo (PA) – Jockey: M J Sanchez, Trainer: Robert E. Reid, Jr., Weight: 126 lbs
- Doctor Abbie (PA) – Jockey: Y O Ramos, Trainer: Bruce M. Kravets, Weight: 124 lbs
- Majestic Creed (KY) – Jockey: C Elliott, Trainer: Bobbi Anne Hawthorne, Weight: 126 lbs
- Irish Maxima (KY) – Jockey: F Pennington, Trainer: John C. Servis, Weight: 123 lbs
- Kiss Me Hardy (KY) – Jockey: F Martinez, Trainer: John T. Kirby, Weight: 124 lbs
- Rachel’s Rock (FL) – Jockey: K Carmouche, Trainer: Michelle Giangiulio, Weight: 121 lbs
Pedigrees:
- Cap Classique: Vino Rosso – Sca Doodle (by Scat Daddy)
- Confirmed Star: Uptowncharlybrown – Its My Town (by Cowtown Cat)
- Early Edition: Munnings – Very Distinctive (by Mutakddim)
- Nature’s Candy: Uncle Lino – Easter Blossom (by Speightstown)
- Disco Ebo: Weigelia – Katarica Disco (by Disco Rico)
- Doctor Abbie: Sky Kingdom – La Estrellita (by Crypto Star)
- Majestic Creed: Jimmy Creed – Majestic Gale (by Majestic Warrior)
- Irish Maxima: Maximus Mischief – Palace Pier (by Out of Place)
- Kiss Me Hardy: Lord Nelson – Moon Medal (by Medaglia d’Oro)
- Rachel’s Rock: Jess’s Dream – Diamondaire (by Distorted Humor)
Race Outlook:
The Mrs. Claus Stakes promises to be an exciting race with a competitive field of fillies and mares. Irish Maxima and Cap Classique are among the top contenders, with strong pedigrees and capable jockeys. The race will test the speed and stamina of the participants, and it will be interesting to see if any long shots can upset the favorites.
